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Cool off with this bubbly beverage. Pomegranates are a rich source of anthocyanins–red-blue nutrients that help to keep the arteries clear and stabilize blood sugar. Because pomegranate juice can be high in sugar and calories, this sparkling spritzer lets you enjoy all of the health benefits of this “super fruit” with a fraction of the calories and sugar.
Serves: 2
Time to Table: 5 minutes
Healing Nutrient Spotlight:
- Anthocyanins
Ingredients:
2 cups sparkling mineral water
2 Tbsp organic pomegranate juice (try Lakewood)
1 Tbsp organic lemon juice
Organic lemon slices (for garnish)
Preparation:
Add sparkling water to a glass. Pour in pomegranate juice. Add lemon juice. Serve with a lemon slice.
Nutritional Information:
35 calories, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 g monounsaturated fats, 0 g polyunsaturated fats, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 0.5 g protein
[Ed. Note: Kelley Lunsford is the Founder & CEO of Healing Gourmet, a multimedia company that educates on how foods promote health and protect against disease. She is also the creator of Healing Gourmet's Personalized Nutrition Software and Editor-in-Chief of the Healing Gourmet book series published by McGraw-Hill, including Eat to Fight Cancer, Eat to Beat Diabetes, Eat to Lower Cholesterol and Eat to Boost Fertility. For more information, click here.]
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